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Gorton, Gary B.

Misunderstanding financial crises: why we don't see them coming - 1st ed. - New York Oxford University Press 2012 - xiv, 278 p. ill. 25 cm

Suggested by Prof. Diptiranjan Mahapatra

Introduction; Creating the quiet period; A story to tell; 1.`Per Aspera Ad Astra': A Bumpy Journey to the Stars; Shipping in the early twentieth century; From sail to steam; New family businesses; New business ventures; A diversified business; Constant care; 2.The Coming Revolution; 1966: a critical year; The concept and the consequences; The unit: the new mode of transport; Early Maersk Line developments; Time for change; Time for change; An international perspective; 3.The Decision: Taking Maersk Line into Containers

Review Gorton brings to the question a combination of historical perspective, academic expertise and, unlike most academics, personal experience...his book is a refreshing and valuable account that should take its place among the essential reading of any

ISBN: 9780199922901

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Financial crises -- United States
Monetary policy -- United States
United States -- Economic policy

Dewey Class. No.: 338.5​42 GOR